Media Resources - eForms
Press Register eForms
Registration as a Newspaper Editor
General Overview
The Press Register Section is located within the Department of Information and maintains and updates the register of newspapers in accordance with the Press Act.
Any person who becomes the editor of a newspaper must, within ten days of assuming the role, complete the application form and notify the Press Register, providing personal details and information regarding the newspaper. The editor must inform the Press Register of their place of residence and notify the Registrar of any change of address within ten days of such a change. The editor must also keep the Press Register informed of any planned absence, providing details of the person who will act as substitute editor during that period and specifying the dates.
What you'll get
Information is updated in the Press Register.
Eligibility
Anyone who is resident in Malta and who has attained the age of 18.
How to apply
Registration as a Newspaper Publisher
General Overview
The Press Register Section is located within the Department of Information and maintains and updates the register of newspapers in accordance with the Press Act.
Any person who becomes a newspaper publisher must, within ten days of becoming a publisher, complete the application form and submit it to the Press Register, declaring their personal information and the details of the newspaper. The publisher must keep the Press Register informed of their place of residence and must notify the Registrar of any change in their place of residence within ten days of the change.
What you'll get
The information is updated in the Press Register.
Eligibility
Anyone residing in Malta who has turned 18.
How To Apply
Required Details
A Copy of your identity card
Registration as a Television and/or Radio Station Editor
General Overview
The Press Register Section is located within the Department of Information and maintains and updates the register of newspapers in accordance with the Press Act.
Editors of broadcasting services have the same duties and obligations under the Press Act as newspaper editors.
Editors of television or radio stations must, within ten days of assuming the role, complete the application form and submit it to the Press Register, declaring their personal information and details regarding their respective stations. The editor is required to keep the Press Register informed of their place of residence and must notify the Registrar of any change of address within ten days of such a change. Editors must also keep the Press Register informed of their availability by providing details of the person who will act as an acting editor during their absence, specifying the relevant dates.
What you'll get
The information is updated in the Press Register.
Eligibility
Anyone residing in Malta who has turned 18.
How To Apply
Required Details
A Copy of your identity card
Other eForms
Access Card Replacement Form from the Department of Information
General Overview
Media members whose access card has been stolen, lost, or rendered unusable will be issued a replacement card.
What you'll get
Another access card to replace the one you had, so that you can attend Government activities.
Eligibility
The following media categories may apply for an access card:
1. Employees of media organizations that publish newspapers, magazines, and other registered publications.
2. Employees of media organizations that operate registered television and radio stations.
3. Categories A and B: A reference letter from a registered editor (in accordance with the Press Act) stating that you are employed by a specific media organization.
4. Freelance journalists, photographers, and camera operators.
5. A reference letter from a registered editor (in accordance with the Press Act) stating that you provide news or current affairs material for publication or broadcast by a registered publication or station.
6. Employees of media organizations that provide news or current affairs material for publication or broadcast by a registered publication or station.
7. A letter of reference from an editor registered under the Press Act, stating that your organization provides news or current affairs material for publication or broadcast on the registered publication or station; and a letter of reference from the head of your organization confirming that you are an employee of that particular media organization.
8. Employees of media organizations that publish news online via local portals and have been employed for six months or more. A letter providing details regarding the domain name registrar, registrant, and administrative contact person; and a reference letter from the domain name registrant stating that you are employed by that specific media organization.
9. New freelance journalists, photographers, or camera operators.
10. Employees of media organizations that publish news online via new local portals.
11. Categories F and G: A temporary media access card is issued for three months. After this period, a reference letter as described for Categories C and E, respectively, must be submitted.
12. Local correspondents for foreign media organizations. A reference letter from the editor of the foreign media organization stating that you provide news and current affairs material for publication or broadcast by the registered publication or station. 13. Foreign media on local assignments: A reference letter from the editor of your media organization stating that you are employed by a specific media organization and are carrying out duties in Malta, while also specifying the dates of your assignment. A temporary media access card is issued for assignments lasting less than six months.
How To Apply
Temporary Media Access Card
General Overview
A temporary media access card is valid for a maximum of three months or until the end of the calendar year, whichever comes first. Subsequently, the applicant must present a letter or letters of reference from the media organizations where they work in order to apply for an access card from the Department of Information (DOI). This temporary media access card cannot be renewed beyond the three-month period and is issued only once.
What you'll get
Foreign media members and freelancers/new applicants are issued a temporary access card valid for three months.
Eligibility
i) Members of the foreign media visiting Malta on journalistic duties.
ii) Freelancers/new applicants.
How To Apply
Required Details
i) A letter of reference from a registered editor or the head of a media organization.
ii) 2 passport-sized photographs (or in JPEG format via email).
iii) A valid press card (for foreign media members visiting Malta solely for journalistic duties).